Things to Expect at a Bail Hearing
No one is ever really prepared for an arrest. If you ever find yourself thrown into that situation, you should come equipped with basic knowledge of the purpose of a hearing, the steps to be taken, and what to expect. This will help make your experience less stressful and help you focus on making bail so you can get out of jail as soon as possible. What is a bail hearing? When someone is charged with a criminal offense, a short trial called a bail hearing is held to determine whether or not to release the arrested person (the accused). In